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quadrivalent

quadrivalent

8.7
Able to form four bonds with other atoms
  • adjective
  • /ˌkwɒdrɪˈveɪlənt/
  • Specialized
translation icon : cuadrivalente
  • Carbon is a quadrivalent element, allowing it to form a wide variety of compounds.

Examples

  • The quadrivalent nature of silicon makes it essential in the production of semiconductors.

  • A quadrivalent compound can bond with four different atoms.

  • Scientists studied the quadrivalent properties of the new compound to understand its bonding behavior.

  • The quadrivalent nature of the molecule allows for diverse reactions.

  • Carbon is a quadrivalent element, allowing it to form a wide variety of compounds.

  • The quadrivalent nature of silicon makes it essential in the production of semiconductors.

  • A quadrivalent compound can bond with four different atoms.

Synonyms

tetravalent
vsquadrivalent
  • Specialized
9.7

An atom like carbon that can form four bonds with other atoms

is the same scientific meaning but expressed in a different form

Antonyms

monovalent
  • Specialized
9.1

Able to join with only one other atom, for example hydrogen

divalent
  • Specialized
8.9

Able to combine with two other atoms or ions

Surface Forms

quadrivalent positive

Morphology

quadrivalent = valent (semi-transparent) = quadri + valent

Built by the productive combining form 'quadri-' (four) added to the technical adjective 'valent'; the formation is regular but both constituents are somewhat technical.

Etymology

Quadrivalent comes from quadri- meaning 'four' and valent meaning 'power' or 'ability', as in quadruple, so in chemistry a quadrivalent atom has the ability to form four chemical bonds.